Kimberly Applegate, MD, MS
Title: Vice Chair for Quality and Safety
Division: Pediatric Imaging
Focus Area: Quality and Safety Improvement
Medical School: George Washington University Medical School
Residency: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire, Diagnostic Radiology
Fellowship: Children's Hospital in Boston, Pediatric Radiology
Masters: Master's degree from Case Western Reserve University, in Epidemiology and Biostatistics with an emphasis on Health Services Research
Other: BA from University of California at Berkeley, in Chemistry
Current Organization: Academy for Radiology Research
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Association for Physicists in Medicine
American Association for Women Radiologists
American Board of Radiology
American College of Physicians
American College of Radiology
American Roentgen Ray Society
Association for University Radiologists
International Council on Radiation Protection
National Council on Radiation Protection
Radiological Society of North America
Society for Health Services Research in Radiology
Society for Pediatric Radiology
Career Sketch: Kimberly E. Applegate, MD, MS, FACR, was recently appointed as the Vice Chair of Quality and Safety, filling a newly created position within the Department of Radiology. Dr. Applegate, who joined Emory on May 1, 2009, provides leadership and oversight for the development, implementation, and monitoring of practice quality improvement and safety programs throughout Radiology. In her role, she will participate in efforts to integrate quality programs throughout Emory Healthcare, as overseen by William Bornstein, MD, PhD. Dr. Applegate also plans to continue to engage in clinical activities, and brings with her a wealth of expertise in Pediatric Radiology.
She is internationally known for her scholarly approach to health care policy, practice quality improvement, evidence-based imaging, and pediatric radiology, and for the dynamic leadership she has brought to many of our professional organizations. As the 2008-2009 President of the Association of University Radiologists (AUR), she directed the premier bridging society supporting radiology's academic interests of quality in clinical care, excellence in teaching, and discovery. She also serves on the Steering Committee for the national Image Gently Campaign, an effort to reduce radiation exposure to children receiving medical imaging; on the National Council on Radiation Protection; and as Chair of the Pediatric Safety Committee for the Society of Pediatric Radiology. Other roles have included service as President of the Radiology Alliance for Health Services Research, President of the American Association for Women Radiologists, and Representative to the National Quality Forum for the American College of Radiology. Elected to the American College of Radiology Steering Committee, she is dedicated to improving quality and safety through guideline development, education, and member engagement.
Dr. Applegate's many contributions to academic medicine include an impressive publication record and dedication to teaching and mentorship of the next generation of professionals. She has authored approximately 100 research and education articles, 16 book chapters, and edited 2 books. She is a sought after visiting professor and speaker and has mentored numerous pre- and post-doctoral trainees.
Dr. Applegate is the recipient of several research grants, awards, and scholarships including an American Roentgen Ray Society Scholarship. Dr Applegate has been an assistant editor to the Journal of the American College of Radiology and Radiology. In 2000, she served as the RSNA Editorial Fellow from North America and has created and co-edited the Statistical Concept Series for Radiology. From 2001-2004, she chaired the RSNA Program subcommittee on Health Services Policy & Research.
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